Petersburg Trip

The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier immerses visitors in personal stories through interactive exhibits, life-size dioramas and multimedia presentations that vividly recreate battlefield scenes.

Experience collegiate sports excitement at Virginia State's Rogers Stadium, home of the Trojans. Autumn football games offer the most vibrant atmosphere, with homecoming matchups drawing the largest crowds.

You can take time to visit Virginia Motorsports Park during your travels to Petersburg. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

This immersive Civil War site combines museums with preserved battlefields featuring costumed interpreters. Explore Tudor Hall Plantation and the Museum of the Civil War Soldier for a glimpse into 19th-century America.

This historic church showcases 15 Tiffany stained-glass windows honouring Confederate states. Visit mid-morning when sunlight illuminates the artistry, then explore the centuries-old cemetery with its monuments.

Founded by Richard Stewart, this museum housed artefacts spanning 300 years of Black history in one of America's oldest African American communities. Visitors toured Petersburg's Pocahontas Island heritage.

This elegant Federal mansion (1823) hosted Presidents Lincoln and Taft amid stately columns and intricate moldings. Explore period rooms showcasing Petersburg's history, including America's oldest African-American congregation.

This championship course challenges with its unique five par-3 and five par-5 layout on pristine A1/A4 Bent Grass greens. Strategic play across water hazards and undulating terrain suits golfers of all skill levels.